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This episode of QuickServe dives deep into the dramatic events of Roland Garros Day 11. Andy Roddick analyzes Aryna Sabalenka's unexpected loss, attributing it to mental fatigue and the immense pressure of sustained dominance, while also celebrating Diana Shnaider's impressive ability to close matches. The discussion also covers Matteo Berrettini's difficult injury retirement, prompting a conversation about strategic career decisions for future health, and highlights the incredible, life-changing financial impact of Maja Chwalinska's semifinal run.
This episode recaps Day 10 of Roland Garros, focusing on Andreva's record-setting performance and Kostiak's strong showing, Zverev's consistent play, and the surprising run of Menshik against Fonseca. Roddick delves into player strategies, fatigue, and highlights the historic Italian presence in the quarterfinals. The episode concludes by celebrating the overall unpredictability and compelling narratives of this year's tournament across both draws.
Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 9 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick talks through the big matches of the day including Frances Tiafoe falling to Matteo Arnaldi in 5 sets, Naomi Osaka falling to Aryna Sabalenka, and more. Andy then goes into a bit of a quarterfinal preview looking at João Fonseca and Jakub Menšík and how he thinks that matchup will go. COMMENT BELOW: Who is making it out of the Quarterfinals? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://serve...
Andy Roddick breaks down results from Day 8 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick reacts to Joao Fonseca beating Casper Ruud to make it to the Quarterfinals. He also talks about Jodar and Zverev advancing to the quarters. Andy also goes into the biggest upset of the day: Marta Kostyuk beating Iga Swiatek in the 4th round. COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite match to kick off the second week? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us during matches! https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 📱 Follo...
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim re-draw the 2026 Roland Garros winners! Our favorite tradition here at Served is telling Andy and JW how terrible their picks were… but with the crazy upsets so far in the French Open, sounds like everyone’s draw is in shambles. Andy and JW recap today’s matches including Gauff and Anisimova losing, Cerundolo beating Landaluce, and more. Then, they re-draw their brackets! COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have winning your re-draw bracket? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter &...
Andy Roddick provides a detailed recap of 2026 Roland Garros Day 6, highlighted by Joao Fonseca's stunning victory against Novak Djokovic. Roddick praises Fonseca's exceptional play, maturity, and physical readiness, positioning him as a future Grand Slam champion, while also acknowledging Djokovic's strong performance. The episode also covers other notable matches, the unprecedentedly open men's draw, and critical concerns about player safety due to court-side advertising.
This episode dissects the dramatic Day 5 of Roland Garros, headlined by Jannik Sinner's unexpected loss, which opens up the men's draw in a way not seen since 2003. Andy Roddick analyzes Sinner's physical vulnerabilities in heat and long matches, Ben Shelton's tactical struggles, and Frances Tiafoe's disciplined victory. The discussion also highlights impressive rising stars like Moise Kouame and the unique pressure on favorites like Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud, with Novak Djokovic remaining the sole major winner.
Andy Roddick breaks down the results from Day 4 of 2026 Roland Garros. Roddick dives into the day's scores, notably highlighting João Fonseca and Rafael Jódar both battling through their matches, as well as Novak Djokovic. He talks about Elena Rybakina's tough loss and the injuries that plagued the day, including Hailey Baptiste's retirement. Finally, he covers the rumors Jon Wertheim has been hearing on the ground regarding a possible return to grass for Serena Williams… COMMENT BELOW: What was...
Andy Roddick breaks down the results from Day 3 of the 2026 French Open. Roddick dives into Daniil Medvedev’s Round 1 upset loss to Adam Walton and Jessica Pegula’s loss to Kimberly Birrell. He also covers Moïse Kouamé getting past Grand Slam champion Marin Čilić to finish up Round 1. Finally, Andy shares his thoughts on Gaël Monfils' career and retirement at the 2026 Roland Garros. COMMENT BELOW: Who do you think is going to fall in Round 2? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter & Live Chat w/ us d...
Jon Wertheim breaks down results from Day 2 of the 2026 French Open, covering the biggest results and standout performances. Jon dives into the matches from today including Wawrinka’s last match at Roland Garros, Elina Svitolina surviving a 3-set match against Bondar, Swiatek dominating & Casper Ruud surviving a 5-set thriller. Wertheim also goes into a quick update of the Player Media Boycott at the 2026 French Open: what it means, how it’s going & more. COMMENT BELOW: What was your fav...
Andy Roddick and Producer Mike break down results from Day 1 of the 2026 French Open, covering the biggest results and standout performances from opening day. Andy Roddick dives into the upset where No. 7 seed Taylor Fritz falls to Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round and why that doesn't change his view of the rest of Fritz's year. He also goes into more results including Djokovic beating Perricard, Kostyuk advancing to the second round, and Arthur Gea's unfortunate on-court moment... COMMENT...
FILL OUT YOUR BRACKET HERE: https://served.bracket.tennis/ Andy Roddick, Jon Wertheim, and the Served crew break down the full 2026 Roland Garros draw — men's and women's — picking winners, calling upsets, and revealing their official bracket challenge picks! COMMENT BELOW: Who do you have winning the 2026 French Open!? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddic...
Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick sits down with French World No. 24 Arthur Rinderknech in this episode of Q&Andy, where he pulls back the curtain on the surreal reality of the Shanghai final and faced his own cousin in a historic Masters 1000 showdown after battling past Daniil Medvedev. They dive into technical adjustments between clay and grass, an injury update on Rinderknech's coach Lucas P...
Rafael Nadal joins Andy Roddick and the Served team to talk about his new documentary "RAFA" premiering May 29th on Netflix. Nadal talks about why he decided to make the documentary, battling injuries, his thoughts on Carlos Alcaraz's injury & more. COMMENT BELOW: What is your favorite Rafa Nadal memory? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merch: https://store.servedpodcast.com/ 📱If you're new to the Served with Andy Roddick, we're hap...
Kim Clijsters joins live from Paris during Roland Garros qualifying week, sharing stories from the grounds, including accidentally spilling tea on tournament director Amélie Mauresmo and watching David Goffin receive an emotional standing ovation. Kim also gives an insider look at the Roland-Garros atmosphere and her favorite parts of the venue. Kim and Blair Henley also break down Elina Svitolina’s 2026 Rome title run, including how she rebuilt her game after maternity leave. They also discuss ...
Roland Garros 2026 is almost here but first… we need to dive into the 2026 Rome Recap — Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down Jannik Sinner's historic run: six consecutive Masters 1000 titles, a Career Golden Masters, and stats that are simply unplayable. Plus, the incredible story of Elina Svitolina: a transformed player post-motherhood, representing Ukraine with pride while her country faces ongoing conflict. We also sit down with Marta Kostyuk (ranked a career-high #15) fresh off her Madri...
📩 BONUS stories in the 5 Setter Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ 5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. Jannik Sinner made history at the Italian Open in Rome, breaking Novak Djokovic's all-time Masters 1000 consecutive wins record with his 32nd straight victory — and Roland Garros is right around the corner with some big names already out. In this episode, we cover the biggest stories shaking...
Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick dives into all things tennis rackets. He breaks down the racket and string tech that shaped his career and changed the modern game. Andy explains why he trusted his stringing team with almost complete control and what really changed when Roger Federer made his famous racket switch, including why Rafael Nadal called Federer’s 2018 version the toughest he ever faced. ...
4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley are joined by WTA pro and model Carson Branstine to discuss the realities of life on tour outside the top 100. Carson, currently recovering from a torn labrum, opens up about funding her career without a coach or physio, her viral TikTok calling out player welfare failures, and how she balances tennis with modeling and a new finance venture. Kim adds perspective from her time on the WTA board and her own battles with the tour'...
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim break down the absolute chaos at the 2026 Rome Masters (Italian Open). From Sabalenka’s shocking loss and potential hip injury to Novak Djokovic’s first-round exit to a qualifier they ask the question: who is looking the best heading into the 2026 French Open? Andy and Jon also dive deep into Jannik Sinner’s continued dominance, the atmosphere that Joao Fonseca’s fans bring to every tournament, and Rafael Jodar’s potential heading into Roland Garros. Finally, they g...
5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode: 1. Top Players Mention Slam Boycott include Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff & More 2. Arkansas Alumni Raise $5 million to save tennis program 3. Jannik Sinner and Kimi Antonelli keep winning at the same time 4. Venus and Serena Williams & Naomi Osaka take over Met Gala 5. Stan Wawrinka’s last tennis match is set All of Newsletter Megan's ...
Tennis legend Fabio Fognini shares insights into his life after the tour, including nearly beating Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon and his stint on Italy’s Dancing with the Stars. He delves into the tactical secrets behind his three clay-court victories over Rafael Nadal and reflects on the explosive growth of Italian tennis, led by Jannik Sinner. The episode also features Andy Roddick offering his personal travel recommendations for visiting Rome.
4x Grand Slam champion Kim Clijsters is joined by American star Hailey Baptiste fresh off her best result so far. After defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid and saving six match points, including two with a second serve and volley, Hailey sits down with Kim and Blair Henley to talk about mental growth, family sacrifice, and what fueled her breakthrough. Kim also shares personal French Open tips as Hailey heads to Roland Garros for her first-ever seeded Grand Slam. Kim and Blair also b...
Andy Roddick talks Jannik Sinner’s historic run through the 2026 Madrid Open. Andy also dives into Alexander Zverev’s honest admission about the "gap" in the tour & top players asking for prize money reform at Roland Garros (Project RedEye). Plus, the ITIA sent in some clarifying information on the Vondrousova suspension case. COMMENT BELOW: Which NextGen star do you think can make a run at Rome? 📩 Sign up for the Newsletter here: https://servedmedia.substack.com/ Check out some Served Merc...
5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode: 1. Jack Draper OUT of 2026 French Open 2. Baptiste, Kostyuk, and Potapova all deliver shocking upsets into 2026 Madrid Semi-Finals 3. Alexander Blockx makes first Masters 1000 semi-final 4. US Open & USTA partners with Oura Ring 5. 2026 NCAA Tennis Championships Begin! All of Newsletter Megan's bonus content and write-ups are in today's 5 Setter Newslet...
Want to be featured on the next Q&Andy? Send us a video on our socials or email us at askandy@servedmediagroup.com Andy Roddick pulls back the curtain on one of the most overlooked parts of pro tennis—the brutal, nonstop travel that defines life on tour—breaking down the “gritty” logistics and why 95% of players aren’t flying private. He reflects on a 2004 season that saw him rack up over 100,000 miles—enough to circle the globe 4 times—while explaining how constant travel impacts performanc...
Join 4-time Grand Slam Champion Kim Clijsters and tennis reporter Blair Henley as they break down the biggest headlines — a mystery illness sweeping the Madrid Open, Hailey Baptiste's viral racket smash, the Vondrousova anti-doping case, the CEO of the WTA stepping down, and the Taylor Fritz–Morgan Riddle breakup. During the fan Q&A segment, Kim reflects on the surprising "post-Slam" loneliness she felt after her 2005 US Open victory and offers tactical advice on overcoming first-round jitte...
Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim discuss the news that Carlos Alcaraz is OUT of Rome AND Roland Garros. Rafael Jodor is wins more 17 of his first 25: more than Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner, AND Fonseca. They also discuss Jannik Sinner and his 24-match Masters 1000 win streak (3rd longest ever), Coco Gauff falls in a third-set tiebreak, and we get into NCAA programs cutting tennis with the latest news coming from Arkansas. Get Andy’s takes on all of this and more in today’s episode! COM...
5 SETTER: This Week in Racket Sports, where we bring you the top five headlines across tennis, padel, pickleball, and more. In this episode: 1. Roberto Bautista Agut Madrid farewell & Rafael Jodar wins his debut 2. Ons Jabeur announces birth of her new son & Camilla Giorgi announces she’ll return in 2027 3. WTA announced that CEO Portia Archer has stepped down 4. Tennis took over the 2026 Laureus Awards 5. The World Team Table Tennis Championships start next Tuesday Subscribe to the 5 Se...
Rising tennis star Iva Jovic joins Andy Roddick to offer direct advice for juniors turning pro, emphasizing the importance of working on weaknesses and managing expectations. She explains her approach to reframing mental pressure and reveals specific court geometry tips from Novak Djokovic that enhance her game. The episode also covers her dream Grand Slam, admiration for Iga Świątek, and a humorous take on how she fell in love with tennis.
